West Chicago Public Library | West Chicago, Ill.

FREE

Come in your PJ's for hands-on math challenges including
creating mystery clocks and building a zoo animal zip line. Each
participant receives a goody bag filled with math manipulatives and
activities to keep the math party going at home.

Morgan Park Academy | Chicago ,

FREE

Morgan Park Academy is bringing a global movement to
educate girls and change the world home to Chicago with an
International Day of the Girl screening of Girl Rising, a
groundbreaking feature film that spotlights the stories of nine
unforgettable girls born into unforgiving circumstances.

Chicago Cultural Center | Chicago, Ill.

FREE

A month-long drawing festival that brings people together
through informal art-making. Designed for professional sketchers,
budding artists, and everyone in-between, the festival features
more than 25 art happenings at iconic cultural sites and unexpected
places throughout Chicago. The full festival calendar is available
at www.thebigdrawchicago.org.
Runs Oct. 5-27.